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PD-L1 is induced in hepatocytes by viral infection and by interferon-α and -γ and mediates T cell apoptosis

Mühlbauer, Marcus, Fleck, Martin, Schütz, Christian, Weiss, Thomas, Froh, Matthias, Blank, Christian, Schölmerich, Jürgen, Hellerbrand, Claus·2006·Journal of Hepatology

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Background/aims B7-H1 (PD-L1) is a B7-family member that binds to programmed death-1 (PD-1). Recently, deficiency of PD-L1 has been demonstrated to result in accelerated hepatocyte damage in experimental autoimmune hepatitis, and PD-L1 was suggested to play a critical role in regulating T cell homeostasis. Absence of PD-1 enhanced proliferation of T cells in adenovirus-infected livers and resulted in a rapid clearance of the virus. Here, we aimed to get more insight into hepatic PD-L1 expression, regulation and function. Methods PD-L1 expression was analyzed by quantitative PCR and FACS-analysis in primary human liver cells and hepatoma cells. Furthermore, coculture experiments with primary human T cells or Jurkat T cells were established. Results In addition to nonparenchymal liver cells, also hepatocytes constitutively expressed low levels of PD-L1. PD-L1 expression in hepatocytes was strongly enhanced by activated T cells and viral infection, and markedly augmented by further stimulation with type I or type II interferons. Moreover, PD-L1 expression on hepatocytes induced apoptosis in T cells. Conclusions Our results suggest a novel bidirectional interaction between hepatocytes and lymphocytes modulated by PD-L1 expression in hepatocytes, which may contribute to the unique immunological properties of the liver.

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Authors
Mühlbauer, M., Fleck, M., Schütz, C., Weiss, T., Froh, M., Blank, C., Schölmerich, J., & Hellerbrand, C.
Affiliations
University of Regensburg (DE)
Venue
Journal of Hepatology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2006-10
Volume
45
Issue
4
Pages
520-528
ISSN
0168-8278 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2070715664
Cited by
378
References
47
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FWCI
11.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Hepatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Regensburg Publication Server (University of Regensburg) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Wilhelm Sander-Stiftung
  • Universität Regensburg
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Hepatology › Liver Diseases and Immunity
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Keywords
PD-L1, hepatocytes, viral infection, interferon-alpha, interferon-gamma, T cell apoptosis, PD-1, liver immunology, adenovirus infection, hepatocyte injury
MeSH terms
Adenovirus Infections, Human, Cell Communication, Humans, Interferon-gamma, Liver, Lymphocyte Activation, RNA, Messenger, T-Lymphocytes, Tumor Cells, Cultured, Antigens, CD, Gene Expression, Interferon-alpha, Apoptosis, Coculture Techniques, Jurkat Cells, Hepatocytes, B7-H1 Antigen

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